Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Rumors > Dodgers Free Agency Rumors: Michael Conforto Signing One-Year Contract
Rumors

Dodgers Free Agency Rumors: Michael Conforto Signing One-Year Contract

Blake Williams
December 8, 2024
3 Min Read
SHARE

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been active this offseason, already getting one of the top starting pitchers on the free agent market in Blake Snell and continuing to pursue outfield help.

They remained connected to Juan Soto and Teoscar Hernández, but it was also reported they continued to look for a left-handed hitting outfielder.

The Dodgers outfield does not have many set pieces in it, especially with Mookie Betts moving back to the infield. Andy Pages could play a role, as well as Tommy Edman, but the latter could also be their solution at shortstop.

The Dodgers have addressed part of that concern, agreeing to a deal with Michael Conforto, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com:

The Dodgers have agreed to a deal with Michael Conforto, per sources.

— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) December 9, 2024

The deal is for one year, worth $17 million, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic:

It’s one year, $17 million for Michael Conforto to the Dodgers, source tells The Athletic. https://t.co/2OiCMSvUVB

— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) December 9, 2024

Conforto is a left-handed hitting corner outfielder with a solid bat, hitting .237/.309/.450 with 20 home runs, 56 runs scored, 66 RBI and a 112 wRC+ last season with the San Francisco Giants.

On the road, away from the pitcher-friendly Oracle Park in San Francisco, he was far better, batting .253/.323/.530 with a 133 wRC+. The Dodgers are hoping for a turnaround similar to what Teoscar Hernández experienced last season after leaving the Seattle Mariners and their home ballpark that he struggled in.

While Conforto has been better against right-handed pitching for his career with a 128 wRC+, he’s been about league average versus left-handers with a 96 wRC+, and last season he had reverse splits, which gives the Dodgers the ability to use him as an everyday player, rather than a strict platoon bat.

He should see significant time in left field with the chance to become their everyday starter.

The 31-year-old has played in nine MLB seasons with a career .251/.348/.456 slash line with 167 home runs, 514 runs scored, 520 RBI, a 119 wRC+ and 19.8 WAR.

Does Michael Conforto take Dodgers out of Teoscar Hernández’s market?

The Dodgers needed to add at least two outfielders this offseason, so adding Conforto should not affect their pursuit of Hernández — or Juan Soto.

Hernández, or Soto, and Conforto would end up being the Dodgers primary corner outfielders in 2025 with Edman and Pages combining to play center field.

Have you subscribed to the Dodger Blue YouTube channel? Be sure to ring the notification bell to watch player interviews, participate in shows and giveaways, and stay up to date on all Dodgers news and rumors!

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Los Angeles DodgersMichael Conforto
ByBlake Williams
Follow:
Blake Williams is a journalist from Reseda, Calif., who is currently the Managing Editor for Dodger Blue. He previously worked as a Managing Editor for Angels Nation, as a staff writer at Dodgers Nation, as the Managing Editor and Sports Editor for the Roundup News at L.A. Pierce College, and as an Opinion Editor for the Daily Sundial at California State University, Northridge. Blake graduated Cum Laude from CSUN with a major in journalism and a minor in photography/video. He is now pursuing his master's degree from the University of Alabama. Blake is also always open to talk Star Wars with you. Contact: Blake@mediumlargela.com
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Houston Astros logo, on-deck circle
Video

WATCH: Braves Troll Astros By Playing Song With Lyrics ‘I Saw The Sign’ Before Spring Training Game

March 15, 2020
March 15, 2020
Dodgers Vs. Rockies Live Video Stream
Dodgers NewsSpring Training

Dodgers 2017 Spring Training: New Caps, Jerseys And Cactus League Design Unveiled

February 3, 2017
February 3, 2017
Kourtney Turner, Justin Turner, 5th Annual Justin Turner Golf Classic
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Justin & Kourtney Turner Remain Committed To Holding 6th Annual Justin Turner Golf Classic

February 3, 2021
February 3, 2021
Will Smith, Dodgers City Connect, walk-off win
FeaturedGame Central

Recap: Dodgers Beat Red Sox On Will Smith’s Walk-Off Single

July 20, 2024
July 21, 2024

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어